Bitter Belief
- November 4, 2022
- DOGS ARE NOT SAINTS
Get on SteamBitter Belief is an metroidvania game that with a very engaging story provides adventure and drama. Face monsters and different challenges as you travel through unknown lands in search of the magic eyes of stone to bring your exorcist father back to life, after having a contact with his spirit.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art style is visually pleasant and showcases the effort of multiple artists.
- The game is a commendable first attempt by a solo developer, showing potential for future improvements.
- Checkpoints are generously placed, making it easier to recover from deaths during challenging platforming sections.
- The level design is frustrating and often leads to instant deaths, making progression difficult.
- The game lacks depth and exploration, feeling more like a linear precision platformer than a true metroidvania.
- The story and dialogue are poorly executed, with numerous typos and unskippable text that disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as linear, with a unique attack mechanic that slows down time when the attack button is held. However, players noted a lack of variety, as much of the content seen in the trailer was also present in the first 30 minutes of gameplay, leading to comparisons with other games that offer more content for a lower price.
“The attack mechanic is interesting: you hold down the attack button, which slows down time.”
“The gameplay is pretty linear.”
“With the exception of the three-eyed cat head, there isn't anything in the trailer that I haven't seen in the whole 30 minutes of gameplay that I've experienced.”
“It was less than half the price of this with 8 times the length of gameplay.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story involves a quest to collect three orbs, each unlocking new powers and leading to different areas. While some players appreciate the emotional depth, particularly regarding the character Elizabeth, the narrative is hampered by poorly written dialogue filled with typos and grammatical errors.
“He then gives you a quest to collect three orbs, which take you to three different areas, and each orb also grants you a new power.”
“I liked the story and even felt the pain of little Elizabeth.”
“The story is told through slow, timed one-liners that are riddled with typos and grammar issues.”
“He then gives you a quest to collect three orbs, which take you to three different areas, and each orb grants you a new power.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered pleasant, showcasing a mix of artistic styles, though some users feel that the overall visual appeal is overshadowed by poor level design. While the controls and visuals have their merits, they are not enough to elevate the experience significantly.
“The art style appears to be from several artists mashed together, but it still looks fairly pleasant.”
“It's not terribly bad to play or anything like that, but whatever positive qualities it has, like the controls and visuals, quickly get thrown out by how horrid the level design ends up being.”
“The art style appears to be from several artists mashed together, but overall still looks fairly pleasant.”
